Bangkok vs Larnaca vs Madrid vs Medellin vs Panama City vs Tbilisi

Bangkok ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Medellin ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 5,680,000 144,900 6,578,0179 2,427,000 880,691 1,108,700
Official language(s) Thai Greek Spanish Spanish Spanish Georgian
Level of English Low High Moderate Low Low Low
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December March - May, October - December March - May, September - November January - April, December December - April March - June
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $1959 $2498 $1293 $2359 $1462
Rent $616 $678 $1174 $732 $1036 $752
Groceries $191 $157 $175 $87 $236 $112
Dining out $168 $261 $313 $131 $371 $169
Cafe $45 $56 $51 $18 $43 $45
Coworking space $127 $209 $196 $96 $157 $125
Mobile internet $23 $35 $10 $16 $21 $4
Public transportation $32 $63 $78 $21 $12 $8
Taxis $19 $42 $44 $14 $48 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $45 $49 $0 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $46 $28 $54 $8 $35 $21
Museums and sights $21 $8 $20 $9 $9 $9
Nightlife $50 $110 $82 $73 $117 $53
Gym $96 $107 $44 $15 $37 $33
Yoga $98 $105 $142 $54 $163 $37
Massage $11 $54 $64 $20 $75 $53
SIM card options AIS Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Claro, Tigo Claro, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. Tip 10% in restaurants 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps Grab nTaxi Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now EasyTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
Local food specialities Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 85 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow